Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
China
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
  
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
  
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Purple, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Red, Green, Purple
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Acuminate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
  
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
  
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used for making informal hedge
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
  
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
  
Common Name
Mahonia
  
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
  
In Hindi
Mahonia
  
Dwarf Nandina
  
In German
Mahonia
  
Dwarf Nandina
  
In French
Mahonia
  
Nandina Dwarf
  
In Spanish
Mahonia
  
Nandina enana
  
In Greek
Mahonia
  
Dwarf Nandina
  
In Portuguese
mahonia
  
Nandina do anão
  
In Polish
Mahonia
  
Dwarf Nandina
  
In Latin
Mahonia
  
Dwarf Nandina
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Berberidaceae
  
Genus
Mahonia
  
Nandina
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Mahonia and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.